I have to reveal one spoiler. For Civil War devotees, this is the same Dan Sickles who without orders advanced his corps into the Peach Orchard at Gettysburg, presenting a juicy target for Longstreet's corps.
Yes, it is the same Dan Sickles. I recall learning, sometime in the future, that Sickles was highly regarded by his men and by veterans, and was instrumental in the preservation/marking of the Gettysburg battlefield. It will be very interesting to learn more about him.
Dan Sickles is reminding me of Aaron Burr, in his character and influence over others. Lacks the monster classical education, though.
His mother attended Mr. Strong’s church.